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Aug 2023
18m 20s

How Allbirds Lost Its Footing

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
About this episode

Allbirds shot to fame with eco-friendly wool sneakers, leaning on its popularity to pursue a hyperfast growth model. But after a series of missteps, the startup that was once a cultural symbol of cool is now a standout example of a hot company that lost its way. WSJ’s Suzanne Kapner documents the rise and fall of the brand.


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- How Allbirds Lost its Way 


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